When you enter the vaping world you get introduced to a load of abbreviations and terms that you may have never heard of before. The most common abbreviations that get people confused are ‘MTL’ and ‘DTL’, in this vape guide, we talk about their benefits and differences.
The MTL and DTL vaping differs based on the way you inhale the vapour through the type of device you use. Let’s start off with what the acronyms mean below:
- ‘MTL’ – Mouth to Lung
- ‘DTL’ – Direct to Lung
Mouth To Lung – MTL
Mouth to Lung vaping refers to when inhale the vapour into the mouth and then into the lungs. This style of vaping is best suited for beginners or transitioning smokers as it is most like the process of smoking a cigarette. These devices tend to have a more restricted airflow and produce less vapour compared to DTL devices. Although they do not produce as much as DTLs, they are more compact, portable, and power efficient.
Some vapers tend to drift towards MTL kits because they tend to bring out a flavourful vapour and are viewed as more laid back compared to DTLs.
E-liquids you would use with an MTL vape device would be ones with a higher nicotine concentration and is composed of at least 50% Propylene Glycol or ‘PG’. This is due to the fact that MTL coils are not durable enough to burn thick e-liquids with a higher VG ratio.
Direct to Lung – DTL
Direct to Lung [also known as ‘sub ohm’] vaping involves inhaling the vapour from your device directly into your lungs (similar to breathing normally). DTL vape kits are more popular among experienced vapers who prefer to produce larger and stronger clouds, which can be overwhelming to newbie vapers.
DTL vape devices are built in with a greater airflow to cool the vape down, as it is designed to draw more air over the coil.
The coils that are used with these devices will need to have a resistance below 1 ohm. The lower resistance causes the coil to heat up the e-liquid at a higher temperature producing warmer and denser cloud (also known as ‘sub ohm’ vaping).
Direct to Lung devices are usually bigger than the MTL devices, usually come with an LED screen displaying the wattage and other settings to personalise the user’s experience. Therefore, can be complicated to use for new vapers.
E-liquids that are used with DTL devices usually have lower nicotine strengths since you feel the nicotine hit stronger with this device as opposed to the hit you get with an MTL device. E-liquids used with DTLs require at least 50% VG content.
Which One is Right For You?
Now that we have outlined what MTL and DTL kits are. We have compiled a list below, outlining the main differences between both processes to aid in your decision of what type of device to go for:
MTL
- Designed for transitioning smokers
- Recommended for beginners
- Discreet due to less vapour and smell
- Affordable
- Ability to process high nicotine strengths (TPDs and Nic Salts)
- Uses up less e-liquid and battery
- Coils above 1 ohm
DTL
- Designed for experienced vapers
- Does not feel like smoking a cigarette
- Greater cloud production
- More advanced kits required
- More potent flavoured e-liquids when vaped
- Uses up more battery and e-liquid
- Coils below 1 ohm
If you have any questions about vaping, please do not hesistate to contact us or drop by at one of our Cloud 57 shops in Nottingham, our team is always happy to help!
